Top Laptops for the Video Editor

Your options 9 top results, ranging in price from ∼ US$970 to US$1890, with accessories.

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  MSI GP63 Leopard 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1180;
  ~$1669 with accessories

  This laptop is relatively light for a gaming laptop, and if you need to carry a laptop this powerful on a regular basis, this could be a compelling product... Read More about the GP63 8RE-202CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.28 x 25.98 x 2.89 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1177.84

  • US$1177.84 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:03:04, EDT
  • US$1182.47 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:57:48, EDT
  • US$1200.97 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:13:38, EDT
  • US$1304.66 from Pipertech (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:58:19, EDT
  • US$1342.69 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:17:25, EDT
  • US$1364.01 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:09:12, EDT

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  Dell G3 15" Gaming Laptop from US$660;
  ~$970 with accessories

  A gaming laptop designed with a few cost-saving concessions, it's a capable and upgradable candidate, especially for the price.

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	2/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.00 x 25.81 x 2.26 cm

  Weight: 2.52 kg

  detailed info

  from US$656.42

  • US$656.42 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 10:56:03, EDT
  • US$670.61 from Microsoft (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:05:00, EDT
  • US$799.49 from eBay (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 04:01:02, EDT
  • US$895.13 from Dell (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:05:45, EDT

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  MSI GE63 Raider RGB 15" Gaming Laptop from US$1350;
  ~$1890 with accessories

  This laptop is just small enough to be carried around regularly and yet powerful enough for video editing and intense PC Gaming... Read More about the GE63 8RF-099CA

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Tinkerer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	0/5

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 26.01 x 2.74 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1342.69

  • US$1342.69 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:09:45, EDT
  • US$1864.12 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:11:04, EDT

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  Asus ROG Strix Hero II, 15" Gaming Laptop from US$12706% cheaper than usual
  ~$1790 with accessories

  An excellent laptop for the PC Gamer away from home, it's compact enough to carry around on a regular basis but is capable of running the most demanding games a... Read More about the GL504GM-BB71-CB

  • the Serious Video Editor
  • the Serious Gamer
  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Hardcore Graphic Designer
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	5/5
  Storage	5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  5/5

  Exceeds recommended specs, fit for hardcore users.

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-8750H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.12 x 26.67 x 2.29 cm

  Weight: 2.22 kg

  detailed info

  from US$1268.1

  • US$1268.1 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:07:43, EDT
  • US$1342.69 from Best Buy (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:06:56, EDT

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  Asus FX504GD 15" Gaming Laptop from US$720;
  ~$1048 with accessories

  This gaming laptop is an affordable option if you're seeking a graphically capable PC for creativity purposes or if you're not interested in playing the most de... Read More about the FX504GD-RS51

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	0.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.40 x 26.20 x 2.50 cm

  Weight: 2.20 kg

  detailed info

  from US$714.6

  • US$714.6 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:00:50, EDT
  • US$726.16 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:02:22, EDT
  • US$739.97 from Tiger Direct (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 04:01:20, EDT
  • US$744.45 from Visions Electronics (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 11:03:05, EDT
  • US$745.94 from Memory Express (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:11:07, EDT
  • US$745.94 from London Drugs (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:06:18, EDT
  • US$745.94 from The Source (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 04:01:11, EDT
  • US$745.94 from Staples (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 06:16:51, EDT

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  Dell XPS 15" Laptop from US$13508% cheaper than usual
  ~$1889 with accessories

  This laptop is well suited for productivity as well as most creative tasks away from the desk. It can also run several games for those times where you have to b... Read More about the XPS9570-5726SLV-PUS

  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	3/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	2.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	2/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	2.5/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	3.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 256.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 3840×2160

  Dimensions: 35.81 x 23.62 x 1.68 cm

  Weight: 1.81 kg

  detailed info

  US$1341.96 from Microsoft (New) as of 2019-05-18 06:40:08, EDT

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  Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from US$680;
  ~$990 with accessories

  An affordable laptop for the roaming gamer and the creative.

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1.5/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	5/5
  Power	2.5/5
  Storage	4.5/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-7300HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 1 TB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm

  Weight: 2.57 kg

  detailed info

  from US$671.34

  • US$671.34 from Best Buy (Open Box)
    as of 2019-05-21 14:32:45, EDT
  • US$948.55 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 14:32:26, EDT

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  Asus Vivobook 15" Laptop from US$970;
  ~$1390 with accessories

  A High-Performance productivity laptop for demanding jobs, including creative projects.

  • the Serious Photo Editor
  • the Serious Music Producer
  • the Serious Multitasker
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	4/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	2.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
  Power	4.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	3.5/5
  Autonomy	2/5

  performance in Video Editing

  4.5/5

  This should run nicely

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  2.5/5

  More than the bare minimum but not quite recommended specs.

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce MX150

  Memory: 16.00 GB

  Storage: 512.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 36.07 x 24.38 x 1.77 cm

  Weight: 1.68 kg

  detailed info

  US$969.72 from Best Buy (New) as of 2019-05-20 07:53:11, EDT

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  Asus ROG 15" Laptop from US$900;
  ~$1290 with accessories

  A high-powered gaming laptop; it doesn't quite compete with the performance of similarly priced gaming desktops but it will enable to play (or complete other de... Read More about the G551JW-DS71-CA

  • the Tinkerer
  • the Video Editor
  • the Graphic Designer
  • the Photo Editor
  • the Multitasker
  • the Productivity-Focused User
  • the Audio Editor
  • the Media Consumer

  Device Ratings

  by Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0.5/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  by All Smart Devices standards

  Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
  Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
  Power	3.5/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	1/5
  Autonomy	1/5

  by Portable Laptops standards

  Bang for the Buck	3/5
  Versatility for the Price	4/5
  Power	3/5
  Storage	3/5
  Portability	0/5
  Autonomy	1.5/5

  performance in Video Editing

  3/5

  Meets recommended specs

  performance in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

  1/5

  Meets minimal requirements

  performance in iMovie

  N/A

  Not Available For this Platform

  Specs

  Processor: Intel Core i7-4720HQ

  Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M

  Memory: 8.00 GB

  Storage: 750.00 GB

  Screen Size: 15.6"

  Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

  Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.50 x 3.30 cm

  Weight: 2.70 kg

  detailed info

  from US$895.13

  • US$895.13 from Amazon (New)
    as of 2019-05-18 08:42:24, EDT
  • US$914.53 from Newegg (New)
    as of 2019-05-21 08:25:08, EDT

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